NYC Oktoberfest Celebrations That Would Make Munich Proud

Escape to the streets of Germany without leaving New York and celebrate all things fall at a New York City Oktoberfest event. Oktoberfest, a tradition dating back more than 200 years, brings the best of German cuisine, beer and entertainment right to your backyard. Pulse has the insider’s guide on where to find the best the fest has to offer.

Oktoberfest in Central Park

When: Saturday, Sept. 17, 1:30pm-7:30pmWhere: Central Park, Rumsey PlayfieldWhat: Step into Central Park and be transported to the streets of Munich with exclusive German food, beer and wine. While celebrating, enjoy entertainment from “Spitze” and “The Polka Brothers” and watch the US Championship in Masskrugstemmen.Go.

Circle Line Sightseeing Oktoberfest Cruise

When: Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 24 through Nov. 6Where: Up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain State ParkWhat: Celebrate Oktoberfest a little differently this year with a river cruise up the Hudson. Take in New York’s skyline and indulge in traditional Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst and schnitzel while aboard the two-and-a-half hour cruise. Go.

Watermark Oktoberfest

When: Sept. 17-18, Sept. 24-25 and Oct. 1-2, noonWhere: Watermark Bar, Pier 15What: Grab a beer on the pier. This extravaganza will offer one-liter steins of Hofbrau, Weihenstephan and Radeberger and promises to help you escape to Germany.Go.

Munich on the East River

When: Friday Sept. 23-Sunday Oct. 2Where: Zum Schneider Oktoberfest TentWhat: Experience a old-fashioned Oktoberfest celebration under a traditional tent featuring an Oompah band stage, original Oktoberfest beers and foods and live music with special guests. Expect to see guests and staff dressed traditional Dirndl and Lederhosen at this day and evening event.Go.